My training in philosophy did seem to make me better at sounding like I know what I’m talking about when I tell other people what to do.
If you can describe the methods of sounding authoritative, I think it would be very valuable, whether as a contribution to understanding the dark arts or as a tool for increasing motivation. (Or does is it a skill of sounding right which doesn’t actually motivate people?)
I’ve been wondering about the techniques ever since I noticed that Heinlein had a talent for sounding right.
If you can describe the methods of sounding authoritative, I think it would be very valuable, whether as a contribution to understanding the dark arts or as a tool for increasing motivation. (Or does is it a skill of sounding right which doesn’t actually motivate people?)
I’ve been wondering about the techniques ever since I noticed that Heinlein had a talent for sounding right.
Have you tried listening to the Onion Talks?
I hadn’t heard of them, but I don’t think the one you linked to is a very good example of sounding authoritative.
I profess to have a skill at sounding right, but I did not learn a lot of theory.